alas I suspect this isn't specced at all. Specs only care about what is web observable and whether you're running "in-app" or in browser I don't think is available to you.
The concept of PWAs is itself probably not even really specified overall. I suspect this is just a Google decision with their web APK set-up for PWAs.
Luke
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2026-03-09 12:24:21 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…6dxl
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